As a muse to Richard Avedon and the first non-Caucasian to appear in Harperâ€™s Bazaar in 1959, China Machado broke down doors for minority models. At 83, sheâ€™s still in the game and still as feisty as ever, appearing in the recent â€œBorn in 1928â€ campaign for Cole Haan. The Daily found out just how she does itâ€¦ BY EDDIE ROCHE

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